EKT 1 2017 was conducted on 28 Feb 2017, right after AFCAT 1 2017. EKT 1 2017 was attended by candidates who opted for the technical branch of the Indian army. To get an AFSB interview call for the technical branch of the Indian air force one needs to clear the EKT exam along with AFCAT.
This means, if you qualify in AFCAT but not in EKT, then you are not eligible for Technical branch. But unlike this, if you fail to qualify in AFCAT but qualify in EKT though, you are not considered as qualified candidate.
With this, candidates are eagerly waiting for the AFCAT 1 2017 cut off marks and EKT 1 2017 cut off marks to calculate their AFCAT 1 2017 results.
The expected cut off for AFCAT 1 2017 is around 150, similarly, the expected cut off for EKT is higher than the previous cut offs.
What are the cut-off marks for clearing EKT 1 2017?
The cut-off varies for each exam and hence is unpredictable. However, the previous years’ cut-off marks for AFCAT EKT are as follows:
EKT 2, 2014 Cut Off:
EEE: 45 marks out of 150
ECE: 45 marks out of 150
CS/IT: 45 marks out of 150
Mechanical: 45 marks out of 150
EKT 1, 2015 Cut Off:
EEE: 55 marks out of 150
ECE: 55 marks out of 150
CS/IT: 55 marks out of 150
Mechanical: 55 marks out of 150
EKT 2, 2015 Cut Off:
EEE: 52 marks out of 150
ECE: 52 marks out of 150
CS/IT: 52 marks out of 150
Mechanical: 52 marks out of 150
EKT 1, 2016 Cut Off:
EEE: 52 marks out of 150
ECE: 52 marks out of 150
CS/IT: 52 marks out of 150
Mechanical: 52 marks out of 150
EKT 2 2016 Cut off:
EEE: 60 marks out of 150
ECE: 60 marks out of 150
CS/IT: 60 marks out of 150
Mechanical: 60 marks out of 150
EKT 1 2017 Cut off:
EEE: 60 marks out of 150
ECE: 60 marks out of 150
CS/IT: 60 marks out of 150
Mechanical: 60 marks out of 150
Since the latest cut-off for EKT 2 2016 was 60 marks out of 150, the cut-off for EKT 1 2017 is expected to be anywhere between 55-65 marks.
With this, you can now predict your chances of clearing EKT based on your performance. All the best.
Final Result AFCAT 1 2017
List of Candidates shortlisted from AFCAT 1/ 2017 held on 26 Feb 17 for the next phase of testing at Air Force Selection Boards (AFSBs) is annexed. Based on the induction requirements of the IAF, performance of candidates in AFCAT as well as statistics of reporting and success rates at AFSBs, the cut off marks for AFCAT 1/ 2017 is 150/ 300 for AFCAT and 60/ 150 for EKT. Only those candidates who have cleared both AFCAT and EKT will be considered for Technical Branch. All candidates may login to their account to view their individual AFCAT/ EKT Marks.
